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The information below likely applies to its last session on Jan 1, 2024.
First Day Hikes

Elijah Bristow First Day Hike

Elijah Bristow State Park Main parking lot at end of park road near group picnic areas.
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Celebrate the New Year with Oregon State Parks and a First Day hike through open meadows and fields, cottonwood and conifer forests, and along Lost Creek and the Middle Fork Willamette River. It’s a peaceful way to enter the New Year. We’ll watch for birds, deer, and possibly even elk. Led by the park manager who doubles as a naturalist when the opportunity arises.

This hike is part of the America’s State Parks First Day Hikes occcuring throughout the country. To see more go to: https://www.stateparks.org/special-programs/first-day-hikes/

Meet time: 10 AM

Meet at: Main parking lot at end of park road near group picnic areas.

Trail Names: River, Angler’s, Elk.

Rating: Easy to moderate.

Length: 3-4 miles, depending on conditions.

Things to note: No dogs please. Bring plenty of warm clothes, especially gloves, warm coat, and hat. No registration required.